The Beach is Calling Blog

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Snowbirds looking for fellow birds in the Gulf State Park
Kids looking at the beach

Your Guide to the Gulf Coast

Ready to start planning your trip to Alabama's Beaches? Our “Beach is Calling” blog shares the best beach vacation tips, including favorite hot spots for fresh seafood, activities and attractions for nonstop fun, unique things to do, and itineraries for every type of vacation. 

Our blogs, written by guests, local experts, and Alabama's Beaches staff, can help you plan a trip no matter the season or group. From guys’ and girls’ getaways, couples’ trips, family vacays, and golf or fishing trips, you’ll discover plenty of vacation inspiration. 

Gulf Shores Beach
A Midwest Road Trip to Explore Alabama’s Beaches
Sand Castle University Orange Beach
Tips for Sandcastle Building on Alabama's Beaches
Family walking along a boardwalk on the beach in Gulf Shores
Easter Events & Activities on Alabama's Beaches
bingo cards
Where to Play Bingo & Trivia on Alabama's Beaches
Parents swinging little girl on the beach near a lifeguard stand in Orange Beach
Save Time Traveling with Allegiant Flights to Alabama's Beaches
People kayaking along the calm backbays in Orange Beach
22 Places to Launch Your Kayak & Paddle Board
Couple walking arm in arm along the shoreline in Orange Beach
10 Unique Anniversary Ideas on Alabama's Beaches
Gulf Shores Beach Family
Plan a Vacation on a Budget on Alabama’s Beaches
Teens high fiving while building sandcastles on the beach in Gulf Shores
Fun Beach Games for Families on Alabama's Beaches